chino

noun

plural chinos
1
: a usually khaki cotton or synthetic-fiber twill of the type used for military uniforms
2
chinos plural : an article of clothing made of chino

Examples of chino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Resist the urge to wear these kicks exclusively with your Lululemon ABCs; trousers and chinos are also fair game here. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024 By capitalizing on this inspiration, brands like J. Crew have been able to look into their archives to recreate contemporary pieces with a vintage flair, like its Giant Fit chinos. Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 From crewnecks and chinos to knee-high boots and tote bags, this list has something for everyone. Kirsten Chanel Webber, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024 The products featured in the campaign include chinos, Weekday Warrior pants, dress shirts and Jetsetter blazers. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 16 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for chino 

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Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chino was in 1943

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Cite this Entry

“Chino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chino. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

chino

noun
chi·​no ˈchē-nō How to pronounce chino (audio) ˈshē- How to pronounce chino (audio)
plural chinos
1
: a usually khaki cotton fabric
2
: an article of clothing made of chino
usually used in plural

Geographical Definition

Chino

geographical name

Chi·​no ˈchē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce Chino (audio)
city in southwestern California east of Los Angeles population 77,893
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